Bebe Rexha - The Way I Are (dance With Somebody) Feat. Lil Wayne [official Music Video] May 2026

The collaboration acts more as a duet than a standard feature, with Rexha and Wayne trading verses throughout.

: She maintains her New York roots throughout, sporting her signature diamond nameplate necklace and mixed-metal jewelry. The Lil Wayne Factor The collaboration acts more as a duet than

: Produced by Joel Little (known for his work with Lorde), the track uses a repetitive, catchy chorus designed for constant radio rotation. Visual Style & Fashion Visual Style & Fashion : One of Rexha’s

: One of Rexha’s key looks—an all-black ensemble with Stuart Weitzman boots—was inspired by Olivia Newton-John’s character, Sandy, from the final dance scene in Grease . The song serves as a "fuck you" to

The fashion in the video, styled by , is a deliberate mix of street style and vintage cinema.

: The lyrics "I'll never ever sing like Whitney / But I still wanna dance with somebody" emphasize her desire for people to love her "the way I are".

The song serves as a "fuck you" to record label executives who pressured Rexha to fit a traditional pop mold. By interpolating Whitney Houston’s iconic 1987 hit "I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)," Rexha contrasts the legend's vocal perfection with her own raw, self-proclaimed "imperfect" delivery.